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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1982 408 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 . ----- ,---- -----,- --- -- ------------------------------------.------ -----,--- - -- --- -- -- -~------ ------------- - - The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 21st day of September, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro Tern Dale Judy presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes of September 7, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Kah Tai Lagoon Park 4,954.74 4,877.12 237.92 17,317.55 705.92 1,885.00 Councilmember Parker made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS A certified accounting from Betty Anderson, County Auditor, of the varification of signatures on the ~ç city sales tax petition dated September 9, 1982, was copied for the Council indicating that the petition did not validate because it had only 570 valid signatures which was 14 short of the required 15% of registered voters as of November 3, 1982. The Council received a memorandum dated September 16, 1982, from the Arts Commission and Park Board recommending that the City accept the Ruth Margaret Seavy Jackson's most generous bequest to the city by formally notifying Mr. BensonJ executor of the will. They provided the Council with a set of proposed guidelines for administering the project. A letter dated September 21, 1982, from Liz smith and Barbara Bogart was copied for the Council requesting that they refer the proposed guidelines for the Project Advisory Committee on the Jackson Bequest to a City Council Committee so that they can discuss a more efficient and workable system. A request to call for bids on Photocopy Equipment dated September 17, 1982, from David Grove, Clerk-Treasurer, was copied for the Council. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to authorize the call for bids which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. Mr. Grove explained that there are several options to be considered and the final bid specifications would be prepared after the Mayor decides which option will best meet our needs. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The Council received a letter dated September 13, 1982, from Jacob E. Thomas, State Historic Preservation Office for the State Depart- ment of Archeology and Historic Preservation indicating that the Port Townsend Carnegie Library has been selected for placement in the National Register of Historic Places. A letter dated September 9, 1982, from Mayor McClure to Richard I I I 409 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 Cont. Near was copied for the Council notifying him that he is recommend~ ing his appointment to the Civil Service Commission. It was indicated that the Council would take a vote on this at the next regular meeting. I The Council received a letter dated September 14, 1982, from Margie Abraham thanking them for the $200 contribution towards the cost of spraying the street trees. The Council received a Notice of Intent to Act dated September 15, 1982, from Kenneth F. Plumb, Secretary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission indicating the Commission will act on the City's appeal to the decision to grant Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1 toa preliminary permit to conduct a feasibility study of the Hydro Project for the Big Quilcene River at the City Lord's Lake Reservior. The Council received a trip report dated September 17, 1982 from David A. Grove reporting on the Washington Finance Officers Association Conference and recommending that the Cou~cil pass a resolution endorsing the Constitutional Amendment to allow Community Redevelopment Financing. Mayor Pro Tern Judy read a proclamation made by Mayor McClure establishing Roller Skating Week as September 29 to October 5, 1982. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a proposed negative declaration on the environ- mental checklist submitted by Joel and Ruth Burns on a proposed Short Plat on Ivy Street which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the issuance of a Shoreline Sub- stantial Development permit to System 7, Inc. to construct a 690 square foot retail bait and tackle shop at Benedict and Washington Streets which was seconded by Councilmemberlmislundand passed unanimously by voice vote. Parks/Property/Preservation. Councilmember Imislund reported that she met with the Park Board to consider what might be done with the Marine Park Community Building and are going to talk to addtional contractors to define the least expensive way to accomplish the needed work. She'wrote a letter to John Pickett indicating that the Committee would like to meet with him to discuss his offer to lease the building. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1927 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1908 I Mr. Grove read'the ordinance in full. He explained that it was designed to clean up some of the wording and references to sections which do not exist. Councilmember Shirley made a mo"tion that the first reading be considered the second and the thitd be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by ti th~. Council- member Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1927 which was seconded by Councîlmember '!mislund and passed unanimously' by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 192B AN ORDINANCE REZONING BLOCKS 1-4,11-14, 7-10, and 17-20 OF CALIFORNIA ADDITION FROivl R-I TO R-IA AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. 410 - .u_-~- - - -----_~_P~QTES O~_!H~!3EGQLA:R...J?E~S 1.2~_-.9!_-'§~~'!'~M.E3~J3_~!L.l:2~,?_Çon!: -"--,.---- -- _. ------ Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that this was as a result of the Gregg Knowles application being approved at the last meeting. Counci¡member Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1928 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Short Plat Application No. 481-03 - Fleming. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to subdivide property near the corner of "F" Street and Oak Street under certain conditions. Mayor Pro Tern Judy opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Joe Fleming was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating that we would be willing to comply with the conditions suggested by the Planning Commission except a full blown engineering study is not feasible to determine storm drainage run-off but suggested that a drainage plan be approved by the City prior to construction when the size of buildings are known and based on soil tests recently completed. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro-Tern Judy closed the hearingto:the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Shirley explained that he has examined the site and reported that it is Ed Hawley's recommendation that the drainage be handled on the site before it ever enters the city system. Mr. Hawley was recognized - and explained that a system on site could quite easily be designed. Councilmember Hunt asked the applicant what arrangements have been made to provide a fire hydrant on the site. Mr. Fleming indicated that he had not been informed by the Planning Commission that any fire hydrant installation was being recommended to the Council. He explained that there is one within 50 feet of the site. Mr. Larry Dennison was recognized as a representative of the Planning Commission and asked to comment on their recommendation that an engineering study be made of this site. Mr. Dennison explained that there is presently a drainage problem below this property and the Commission wanted to protect the property owners below this land from additional drainage which would Durther aggravate the problem. Cduno~lmember Shirley made a motion to approve the application upon the following conditions which was seconded by Councilmember Parker: 1. That the applicant will provide a drainage system design acceptable to the City of Port Townsend prior to an~ construction. 2. Deed restrictions wilJ.. be placed on each lot requiring: (a) deveropers of the property to comply wltnthe over~all subdivision drainage plan, and the development will not cause increased run-off problems to the property described in (1) above; (b) Prospective owner/developers of the subdivided lots should be apprised of the solar access orientation potential of the lots. 3. Applicant will insure access easements will provide through access for emergency vehicles from east to west or vice versa. 4. On-street parking along access ways wŸll be prohibited. Councilmember Kenna expressed concern that future property owners will expect the City to maintain the easement for acdess of emergency vehicles. After a brief discussion of the wisdom of installing a fire hydrant on this short plat, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council table any further discussion on the motion until the next meeting to allow the applicant to resolve the question as to whether or not the fire chief is requiring the installation of a fire hydrant which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Shirley and Parker voted agá~nst the motion. Mayor Pro-Tern suggested that the applicant obtain a letter from the fire chief. Councilmember Imislund requested that the Council receive a copy of the drainage plan prepared by Clark and Associates. Mr. Hawley indicated that it will not help to resolve the questions on this short plat because no improvements of that type are contemplated in the near future because of lack of funding. Cõuncìlmember Ciprioti suggested that the applicant meet with Roger French to clarify the conerns of the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Judy asked Mr. French to prepare a report for the Council. I I I 411 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 27,-1982~~nt~ I Planned Unit Development Application No. 482-03 - Dujardin Custom Homes Inc. Street Vacation Application No. 482-04 - Dujardin Custom Homes Inc. Mr. Grove explained that a majority of the Planning Commission are recommending approval of this application to allow construction of 15 townhouse duplexes located between Logan and Rosecrans and 12th and 14th Streets for low/moderate and middle income families. Open space, recreation and parking facilities would also be provided with the financing coming from Farmers Home Administration under RRH-515 program. Their conclusions, findings of fact, and recommendation were read aloud in full. A minority report was also read from Larry Dennison and Julie McCulloch of the Planning Commission. A majority of the Planning Commission were also reported to recommend approval of the vacation of 13th Street between Logan and Rosecrans Streets in connection with this Planned Unit Developement. Mayor Pro Tern Judy opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Peter Simpson, Director of Community Action, was recognized and spoke in favor of the application because there is a need for the housing, the funding for the project is secure, and the developer is reputable. He indicated that the Planned unit Development afford the City more control on the development than is available under the existing zoning. Ms. Merril Cray, Program Director for the Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, was recog- nized and spoke in favor of the application because there is a definate need from her observation of waiting lists for rental property available. Ms. Margaret Berry, Superintendent of Schools for Port Townsend, was recognized and reported that enrollment is down 300 students partly because families with low to moderate income can not find housing in Port Townsend. Ms. Alta Helander was recognized and spoke against the application presenting a petition to the Council with 114 signatures opposing the project because the intensive use contemplated would have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Robert Haines was recognized and spoke against the application because of the increase in vehicular traffic on Logan Street where he lives, additional noise nuisance in the early hours of the mornings, and the project will attract some people of low moral standards, and decrease in property value. Mr. Bob Brunes was recognized and spoke against the application because of the size of the project and the resulting impact on traffic on 14th Street. Ms. Phyllis Hart was recognized and spoke against the application because the traffic, noise and risk pedestrian safety. Ms. Tora Hutchinson was recognized and spoke against the proposal because it would require the vacation of 13th Street limiting growth beyond that point and floodinq already occurs on 14th Street. Mr. Howard Armstrong was recognized and spoke against the proposal because the drainage and street condi~ tions are already poor in the area and it would degrade the value of their property. Dr. Bill Helander was recognized and spoke against the proposal because of.the concentration of people and the fact that the neighborhood is: united in their opposition to the proposal. He critized the fact that the proponent only invested $500 in an option to purchase this land. Ms. Cindy Hall was recognized and spoke against the proposal becaUSE~ they live near it and don't want this development at that location. Mr. Marvin Ellis was recognized and spoke against the proposal because it is ,not a single family dwelling. Ms. Darlene Lashua was recog- nized and spoke against the application because of the effect on winter drainage. Ms. Alta Helander was recognized and spoke against the application again because other projects of this type are not near existing residential neighborhoods. Mr. Frank Pattèrson was~recognized and spoke against the application because the people who would live there would steal personal property left unattended. Mr. Lloyd Repman representing Dujargin Custom Homes was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicat- ing that it is not for only low income families but includes 73% of the families presently residing in Jefferson Count:y. Mr. David Fleming was recognized and spoke aginst the application because of the present flooding problem and that he is skeptical that the City will in fact make the necessary improvements. ~1r. Lloyd Repman was again recognized and spoke in favor of the proposal because the regulations are strong in control of this type of I I .-' ::,:, \', 412 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21,1982 Cont. --------------- ----------- ,---- development, the need exists, and the mechanics are available to the city for control of factors which concern them. He indicated that they can not come up with a fail safe formula and are limited in budget for off-site improvements. He challenged the statement: that the proponent has only $500 invested in the proposal indicating that the soil tests alone were more than $1,500. He indicated that each duplex will be around $70,000 which will not devalue the surrounding property. The management of the project will screen the tenants to minimize the possibility of people with low moral character moving in. It is not simple to locate a parcel of ground which will meet all the criteria necessary to qualify for the financing. T~eEe being no further testimlny, Mayor Pro-Tern Judy closed the hearing to the audience. Councilmember Kenna asked Mr. Robert Anderson to explain the rendering presented to the Council on the drainage which he did. A discussion with Þ1r. Repman ensued during which he attemped to explain the rational used to select this site. It was indicated that the applicant has agreed to make a contribution toward the improvement of 14th Street, install a 6 inch water~ine to loop the system, and improve the drainage system for the area. Mr. Larry Dennison was asked by Councilmember Hunt to comment as to whether the testimony heard this evening has changed his opinion of the project. Mr. Dennison explained their study of the drainage problem and advised the Cduncil that it needs to be handled. Ms. Jean Camfield was recognized as a representative of the majority of the Planning Commission and indicated that the majority were expressing the same opinion in a different-way. Both Mr. Dennison and Ms. Camfield indicated they felt this development would add to the problem. Councilmember Kenna asked Mr. Repman if the project could be scaled down and he said no. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to deny the applications which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Shirley and Kenna voted against the motion. I OLD BUSINESS I Jackson Bequest Guidelines. Ms. Tree Swenson of the Arts Commission was recognized and described their efforts in pr~paration of the guidelines. She requested that the Council not delay action further by placing these guidelines in committee. She explained that these guidelines may seem cumbersome but are necessary because of the controversy that frequently surrounds any project of this type. The draft guidelines proposed were condensed from those used by the state and have been tested. Ms. Leslie Sirag was recognized and asked the Council to accept the bequest and allow them to continue their efforts in behalf of the City by adopting the guidelines. She indicated that a set of guidelines must be submitted to the attorney in order for the City to proceed. After a brief discussiòn, Councilmember Hunt made a motion to accept the bequest which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. After further discus- sion Councilmember Hunt added to her motion that the Council approve the guidelines which was agreed to by Councilmember Imislund who seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote" ORDINANCE NO. 1930 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF LAWRENCE STREET LYING BETWEEN KEARNEY AND DECATUR STREETS, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND SUBJECT TO REVOCATION. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Mr. Abraham explained that: he has included the reservation of a easement for utilities to give the City an advantage later when it might be necessary to cross a corner of the property. Councilmember Shirley made a motion that the first reading be considered the seconded and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirm- ative. Councilmembers Kenna and Imislund voted against the motion. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1930 which was seconded by Council- member Shirley and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers , i 413 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESISO_N_QL5.EP_TEMBER_2.1_,_19_8.2_Cont,. voting in the affirmative. voted against the motion. Councilmembers Kenna and Imislund NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1929 I AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1983 Mr. Grove read the ordinance as revised to include both the general levy and the levy for Emergency Medical Services. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second-: and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Shirley made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1929 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Proposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a proposed use hearing for Federal Shared Revenue at the regular meeting October 19, 1982, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and pass,~d unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNEMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tern Judy declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. I ~«- -- ATTEST: J~~ City Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 5,1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 5th day of October, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, James Parker and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Mike Kenna arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approve the ITlinutes of September 21, 1982, as written and to dispense with t.he reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and pas.sed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library 26,109.27 2,046.35 5,338.79